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  • 30-03-2016
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If 40% of a number of 56 what is the original number

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edmc96
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  • 30-03-2016

To work out, divide 56 by 0.4, gives you 140

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apologiabiology
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  • 30-03-2016

percent means parts out of 100
40%=40/100=0.4
'of' means multply
40% of a number is 56
0.4 times a number=56
divide oth sides by 0.4
a number=140

original=140

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